Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible Observation: Didn't have food thermometer to temp food internal temperature.
Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration Observation: Didn't have QA test strips.
Food employees hair is effectively restrained Observation: Employee was not wearing hair restrains.
02/03/2016
Physical Recheck
In-use utensils, between-use storage Observation: Set clean utensils on cloth towel for dry purpose.
Sanitization methods - hot water, chemical Observation: Low temp dish machine, chlorine concentration was tested lower than 50ppm. Called for service.
Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible Observation: 1) Didn't provide thermometer in reach-in cooler. 2) Didn't have food thermometer to temp food internal temperature.
Commercially processed, Ready to eat foods reheated to 135°F of above for hot holding within 2 hours Observation: Commercially processed western omelette was temped at 130 after reheating. Reheated to 145*F. Corrected.
Food employees hair is effectively restrained Observation: Employee was not wearing hair restrains.
Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration Observation: Didn't have QA test strips and chlorine test strips.
02/01/2016
Regular
Sanitization of food contact surfaces - before use and after cleaning Sanitizer was tested too low at time of inspection (150ppm). Quat dispenser line had a valve on it that was not allowing enough chemical to be mixed with water. Must have unit serviced to mix sanitizer between 200-400ppm. Facility has tablets that will suffice until dispenser is fixed.
Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration Facility did not have test strips for checking sanitizer concentration. Using bleach sanitizer for dish mahcine and quat for contact surfaces (dispenser). Must purchase strips for each kind of sanitizer to adequately check concentration.
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